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Wauquiez Pretorien 35
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Wauquiez Pretorien 35

£28,500

Make
Wauquiez
Model
Pretorien 35
Year
1983
Fuel
diesel
Body
Hatchback

Overview

The Wauquiez Pretorien 35 is a proven offshore cruiser attaining classic status. Built in 1979 by Chantier Henri Wauquiez in France, this 1983 example combines seaworthy design with quality construction. The 28 hp Volvo MD11C diesel engine delivers reliable performance, while the comprehensive sail wardrobe and modern navigation equipment support serious cruising. Well maintained throughout, the interior is in fantastic order with comfortable accommodation for seven across three cabins. The exterior would benefit from cosmetic attention, but the fundamentals are sound. Highly recommended for viewing.

Key Features

  • Beam: 3.53
  • HP: 28.0
  • Speed: 8

From the Dealer

  • Interior in fantastic order; exterior could use cosmetic work
  • Recently serviced: new fresh water pump (2018), new batteries (2016), newly insulated engine compartment
  • Comprehensive modern navigation: Raymarine A70 chartplotter, Autohelm 6000 autopilot, VHF, Navtex
  • Full sail wardrobe including spinnaker, genoa variants, working jib and storm jib with slab reefing mainsail
  • Well-equipped: hot/cold pressurised water system, gimballed cooker with oven, large chest fridge, safety equipment throughout
See full dealer details

OVERVIEW The Wauquiez Pretorien 35 is quietly attaining classic status. Its seaworthy design, quality construction and proven offshore capability make it a terrific small cruiser. This particular boat has been well maintained – the exterior could do with some cosmetic work, however the interior is in fantastic order. Viewing is highly recommended. Part exchange considered. MECHANICAL AND ELECTRICAL 28 hp Volvo MD11C diesel engine driving fixed propeller via sail drive gives 6/7 knots cruising Wheel steering (leather clad) 12 volt DC electrical system (2 batteries – 2016 ) with volt / amp meter 220 volt AC shore power with battery charger and cabin sockets Water and fuel tank gauges Hot and cold pressurised fresh water system (calorifier / immersion) with new fresh water pump ( 2018 ) Electric saloon fans ( 2 ) Automatic electric bilge pump Blaupunkt stereo radio / cassette player with cabin and cockpit speakers Cabin red night lights ( 3 ) SAILS AND SPARS Isomat double spreader keel stepped mast, boom and rod kicker Selden spinnaker poles ( 2 ) and jockey pole S/s standing rigging with running backstays and adjustable backstay tensioner Sail wardrobe includes spinnaker and North working jib, storm jib, genoa, Kevlar No.2 genoa, gennaker and slab reefing full batten mainsail 2 x Lewmar 44 3-speed primary winches 2 x Lewmar 42 2-speed secondary winches 2 x Lewmar 16 and 2 x Lewmar 24 2-speed halyard winches on coach roof Lewmar 24 2-speed and Lewmar 16 halyard winches on mast Lewmar 8 reef line winch on mast Boom cover NAVIGATION EQUIPMENT Raymarine A70 chartplotter mounted on wheel pedestal ( 2017 ) AP Leica Mk 30 chartplotter Sailor RT144C VHF radio with Hawk mast head antenna and cockpit speaker Autohelm 6000 autopilot Nasa Marine navtex ( 2018 ) B & G Hornet 4 sailing monitor with wind speed / direction and speed / distance log cockpit repeater B & G Hecta depthsounder Plastimo pedestal compass Clock and barometer Navigation lights including combined steaming / deck and mast head tri-colour lights ACCOMMODATION Comfortable accommodation for 7 in 3 cabins including saloon ( 6’ 3” headroom) Forward cabin with 2 ‘V’ berths (infill converts to double) and deck hatch Heads compartment to starboard with Jabsco marine toilet and wash hand basin / shower Spacious saloon with very large dinette arrangement midships (converts to double berth and single settee berth with lee cloth) Galley to rear of saloon starboard side equipped with gimballed Eno 2 burner gas cooker / oven, large chest fridge with Frigomatic compressor, 2 x s/s sinks with manual fresh water back-up pump Navigation station / chart table and access to double aft cabin opposite Access to newly insulated engine compartment under companionway steps leading up to well laid out self-draining cockpit with wheel pedestal and good access to side decks Good stowage throughout yacht EQUIPMENT Britany anchor with chain / warp Warps and fenders Manual bilge pumps ( 2 ) Sprayhood with s/s frame Cockpit cover Cockpit tonneau cover Interior custom made mast and saloon table covers Fire extinguishers ( 2 ) Ocean Safety Jonbuoy Danbuoy Lifebelts with lights ( 2 ) Built by Chantier Henri Wauquiez in Mouvaux, France, the Pretorien 35 was introduced in 1979. Here’s an interesting article by Sailing Magazine – https://shorturl.at/TnDxa